Lanzarote: Can Am Buggy Tour, La Geria Wine Stop & Timanfaya Views

Summary

Off-road buggy drive from Puerto Calero to La Geria with volcanic landscapes and wine tasting breaks

You’ll zip through Lanzarote’s volcanic heart on a Can Am buggy tour with a local guide, bouncing between villages and vineyards. Taste local wine in La Geria, grab coffee at a tapas café, and soak up Timanfaya views with dust on your skin and laughter in your ears.

What’s the experience like?

“You’ll get dust in your teeth!” That’s what our guide, Pablo, joked as he handed me those big protective glasses before we even left Puerto Calero marina. I laughed but honestly, he wasn’t wrong — the first stretch out of town was all grit and that dry Lanzarote wind in my face. The engine’s hum sort of vibrated up through the seat (not uncomfortable, just… alive), and I kept catching flashes of whitewashed houses between the cactus and black rock. We snaked through Tias, past a guy selling oranges out of his truck — he waved at us like he knew every buggy group by heart.

I didn’t expect the off-road bits to feel so bouncy. One minute you’re on smooth tarmac, next you’re rattling over lava gravel with this weird eggy smell from the volcanoes (not bad, just real). Pablo kept pointing out stuff I’d never have noticed — old vines twisted in black soil, little stone walls built to catch the wind. When we rolled into La Geria for our main stop, I was honestly ready to stretch my legs. There’s a wine museum there but I mostly remember sitting outside with a tiny coffee and this crumbly almond biscuit they gave us. The sun was sharp but not hot; I could see Timanfaya’s peaks way off behind the vines. Someone tried to pronounce “malvasía” and got it totally wrong — we all cracked up.

The ride back felt quieter somehow. Maybe it was just me thinking about how weirdly beautiful all that black earth is here, or maybe everyone else was just tired from laughing at my driving (I definitely stalled once). Anyway, if you want a day trip from Puerto Calero that’s more than just views — something where you actually taste Lanzarote dust and hear locals joke about your accent — this Can Am buggy tour is pretty much it. Still find myself grinning when I remember that first jolt over the rocks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Can Am Buggy Tour in Lanzarote

• Check in at departure point
• Receive briefing from drivers
• Get comfortable in Buggy
• Drive out of Puerto Calero Marina
• Travel off-road through Puerto del Carmen
• Pass through town of Tias
• Visit picturesque villages
• Explore La Geria winegrowing region
• Stop at Wine Museum and Bodega
• Enjoy coffee or bite at tapas café
• Take photos of volcanic landscape
• Return to starting point

Top questions

Is pickup included for the Lanzarote Can Am buggy tour?

Pickup may be available but isn’t guaranteed—ask when booking.

Do I need a special license to drive the buggy?

You need a full driver’s license with 2 years’ experience; US citizens require an International Driving Permit.

Is the tour suitable for children or infants?

Infants can join in a pram or stroller; specialized infant seats are available.

Are there stops for food or drinks during the tour?

Yes, there’s a main stop at La Geria wine region with options for tapas café snacks or coffee.

How long does the Can Am buggy tour last?

The tour lasts about 3 hours including stops.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and transport options are wheelchair accessible.

What should I wear for the buggy adventure?

Sensible footwear is required—no flip-flops recommended due to uneven terrain.

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at Puerto Calero marina in Lanzarote.

What’s included

Your day includes protective glasses for dust, guidance from friendly local drivers starting at Puerto Calero marina, stops through villages and off-road tracks toward La Geria wine region on the edge of Timanfaya’s volcanic landscape—with time for coffee or wine tasting at a tapas café before heading back. If needed, transport may be arranged but isn’t guaranteed; just ask when booking.